What are Urban Heat islands?

Hey there, fellow readers! It's your friendly neighborhood mascot, Blobby, from Neo by Nippon Paint.

You may have noticed that cities are getting hotter, and with that, discomfort is on the rise. But have you ever wondered why? Let me introduce you to the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect.

What is a UHI?

Urban Heat Islands occur when urban areas experience higher temperatures compared to surrounding areas. Urban areas near barren land tend to become hotter, while those close to vegetation stay cooler. As cities like Chennai expand, they often increase in both area and average temperature. The term "heat island" describes regions significantly warmer than their surroundings, usually due to human activity. Although urban areas cover just 0.5% of the Earth's land surface, they are home to over half of the global population. Studies have shown that these urban areas can be scorching 5-10°C hotter than their surroundings!

Now, why does this happen?

Well, there are a few reasons. First, buildings and pavement materials in cities tend to absorb a lot of solar radiation. Then there's all the heat trapped and released by vehicles and human activities. It's like the city becomes a giant heat sponge, soaking up all that warmth and holding onto it for dear life.

How to Maintain Ambient Temperature Indoors?

Now, during these UHI periods, keeping your indoor temperatures comfortable can feel like a real challenge. The excess heat from the sun gets absorbed into the floors, causing the roofs of your rooms to heat up, and indoor temperatures to rise. But we've got a solution that will have you feeling cooler even on the hottest of days. Heat-reflective paint is like your secret weapon against the sun's relentless rays. With its high solar reflective index, it helps your terrace reflect away those heat rays, reducing your terrace temperature by up to 10°C!

Ambient Indoor Temperature

And here's the best part: with a reduced terrace temperature, you can enjoy comfortable indoor temperatures even during those uncomfortably hot summers. So, don't let the summer heat cramp your style or your budget. Join the movement toward cooler and greener homes with our hi-tech and eco-friendly paints to maintain ambient indoor temperature.

By choosing heat-resistant paint, you're not just making your home more comfortable, you're also helping to combat the Urban Heat Island effect and make our planet a little bit cooler. Book now for expert waterproofing solutions from Neo by Nippon Paint and save your money and the planet! And hey, what could be cooler than that?

Stay tuned for more tips from yours truly, Blobby!